CH 151

Duke, Please Repent! chapter 151

32. The Duke and the Count of Rivelon (1)

In the end, the most important main dish got cold and I couldn't even eat it properly...

"I'll buy it for you next time, so don't be too sad."

As I got on the carriage going back to the duke's house and grumbled with regret, Serpens said in a taunting tone to a young child who wanted a toy.

It was quite dissatisfying, but still

I'll have to take care of the road.

"No bite?"

Yes, yes.

Serpens pulled out the crinkled cravat and answered roughly.

For some reason, the hand that folds and folds cravat is more sincere than the answer to my question.

It was nicely folded and fit in his bosom, but I doubt that what I said went into his ear hole.

'That bastard, I hate getting my clothes wrinkled.

Didn't you catch that on purpose?'

The evidence is undoubtedly right in front of you.

Someday, even secretly frying some red tomato sauce on his clothes will make him feel a little better.

" what are you staring at? Is there anything you want to say?"

Serpens asked curiously.

This plan was done secretly without Serpens knowing. Also, it had to be done in secret.

So, I have no intention of telling him that. head of the secret society

As such, it must be done.

I mean... Come to think of it, why did you forgive Sir Eightsum?

It's not that I forgave you. I just let it go.

Anyway. I thought Serpens would insist on giving him over to the church no matter what.

He said 'from the side of the Duke of Argento.' I said that, but I have no intention of believing it right away.

" are you upset that I didn't finish him?"

What do you end up with? life in this world

To put the lines of suspense in your mouth with the face of a pitiful fence that shines patheticly in your eyes. What the hell kind of crazy collaboration is that?

A strange variation arose.

No, not at all! It seems that the Duke of Argento would have persuaded the emperor well, even if Serpens hadn't helped.

Oh, that's not what I'm hoping for, so don't think about it.

Are you going to put it back at the speed of sound?

Serpens was startled with an expression of 'No, how did you know that?!'

It's not even the cat that got caught trying to slide the cup on the table without the butler's knowledge... .

It's just a literal question without any indirect intent, so please feel free to tell me. I'm just curious.

" Is Seon-woo okay? Is it okay to let the existence that threatens you be free?"

Thanks to Serpence, I don't feel much of a threat.

This is an ambiguous expression, meaning that he never felt threatened because of his attempts, and at the same time, it also meant that the dagger he threw made him feel the threat of life more directly.

'You don't have to put it in your mouth. Be dull again.'

Serpence was proud of whether he interpreted it positively.

"In the long run, if you have Prince Argento as your enemy, there are a lot of problems you will have to endure.

The power of power is getting stronger day by day, and demons are going to be summoned from all over the continent.

When that time comes, it will be difficult to stick with the Empire alone, so it would be difficult to lose to the Duke of Argento.

Then, wouldn't it be better to help actively at all? Even now, he seems to have some regrets and gratitude, but it would be helpful if he made sure he was in debt...

There is a saying in the world that there is only one thing. You should be prepared for when things don't work out properly.

That would not be entirely false, but Serpens did not hide his face that he was unwilling to help Sir Falsum.

Yeah, there's nothing I can do if you don't like it.'

I have no intention of forcing a child I hate to do something, and it is right to avoid even the smallest risk factor if it can be avoided.

"What are you going to do now?"

I'm going to look at the papers in the office tomorrow, wash my forehead today, rest in the study, and go to bed.

Finding and answering intentions that were not there before

So I told him not to do that, but this time he answers what it seems so obvious.

Other than that, this is a very satisfactory answer.

As soon as I get home, I want to make a stamp plate for praise and stamp it.

That's a great answer, but isn't that the point of the question?

That's right. The Duke of Argento took care of this, so it's time to go down to the Count of Rivelon.

that's also a concern, but other than that.

Pierce me with a sad expression

Serpens, who had been looking at him confusedly, had a face that he realized immediately.

Are you talking about the demon of the Darkside, as the Duke of Argento said?

Yes, that is the correct answer! Please continue to work hard like you are now!

Serpens made a face as if arguing, 'Did I really need to add the last word?' To that, I responded proudly with a natural expression.

As if to listen to it openly, the decibel he could never talk to himself, 'Shameless long... . muttered.

Anyway, if that's the case, we'll have to go to the Imperial Palace tomorrow to discuss it, but... if only about the dark district is known, there's also a rumor that a demon will be summoned there, so there won't be much change.

That expression is interpreted as 'I'm not going to do it,' rather than 'I'm going to do it', am I wrong?

" If you go there after it is known that the Evil Demon has been summoned, it will have already taken a lot of damage by the time you arrive. It is more advantageous to know the exact summoning location than a demon who doesn't know where it will appear.

We will be able to cover the old troubles of the Empire at once."

Serpence confuses and puts into his mouth a story that I knew well enough.

In other words, if the dark area is cleared in advance, the devil will be summoned somewhere else, and pretend to be concerned and induce them to leave it alone.

In the case of other countries, if there is even a slight possibility that the devil will appear, I would put it aside and think about it, isn't it different from the Empire?

"Yes. Serpens are there, and it's possible to tell Humanus, the master of the Holy Sword, to come at any time."

The Empire did not have to stop the demon itself from appearing.

Where and what are they summoned as sacrifices? It just matters.

The Emperor and the Duke of Argento have an idea, too, so I'm not going to let it go, let alone first. I'm not going to leave it alone, but I'll keep an eye on it and follow the demon worshipers who will soon appear.

I say there's no problem with that, the dark side

What about the boss?"

It would be great if a manager who worked in the dark district was lucky enough to be a member of the Illuminati, so it would be great if he could cooperate with our work. Isn't it?

The setting fence grinned.

" Serpens, to be honest. Did you like the Illuminati setting?"

* * *

Finally, the day has come.

Today we go down to the counties of Ribelon.

is the day

Why can't I feel this way?'

A blonde young man who entered the train's special room with which he was now accustomed. If it weren't for Xeon's existence, I could have mistakenly thought that I would have gone down to the Prasidus Spirit as it is.

Unlike the Duchy of Prasidus, the Count of Rivelon did not have direct trains from the capital.

For that reason, I plan to take the train I normally ride for a day and then get off midway and change trains.

The crew members are me, Serpens, and Xeon. Only three of these.

" the aide."

Yes?

As I laid down my luggage and leaned back comfortably on the sofa as usual, Xeon called me.

In his hand was a file folder.

What is this?

Among the actions of the aide and the younger brother, I focused on seriously different actions.

If it's different, it's different. Another thing that's seriously different.

When I took it and opened it, things like Zion's basic profile and behavior pattern were written on it.

Some are even underlined in red.

The things about hyung are organized based on memories, so it doesn't fit perfectly, but I think it'll be fine because what I feel is no different from that of my family.

"Uh, that's thank you?"

I hope Xeon will cooperate in hiding that I am not Zion.

I thought about it, but I couldn't imagine doing it this way.

At best, I thought it would be eye-catching.

The Serpense sitting across from him also noticed that it was strange.

By the way .

A little creepy, isn't it?

I didn't analyze it because I liked it.

As I was writing this myself, I must have felt that this was not the case.

The one who frowned as much as he was

From the expression on his face, he felt a bit of a strange feeling.

You don't have to follow everything written there, just pay attention to the underlined parts. I'll take care of the rest.

The way he spoke with a calm expression and voice seemed to be quite reliable.

If you ask me how much... .

'I'm dying of curiosity about the documents in my hand, but more than Serpense, who pretends not to be watching Zeon?'

If anything else, I'd only do serpense

There is no army, but Rivelon is not Zeon's home ground.

I admit that Serpens is a gaze stealer.

However, as he was the youngest, he had to coordinate with Zion's father, Count Ribelon, so he had to be absent from work.

I told you through a letter in advance that my self-confidence increased as I became Duke Prasidus's aide, and my personality became much more active through social activities, so you don't need to worry about your tone of voice or your expression...

As I was looking through the documents that Xeon gave me, he continued to explain more as if he was posting a report.

I don't know when I did that kind of work. It is more reliable in its thoroughness.

But? What next?''

Please refrain from expressing strange sentences with unknown meanings or showing excessively friendly appearances with the Duke. And I would appreciate it if you could show a calm and dignified attitude.

Sentences with unknown meaning

I don't know what you're talking about. Did I say such a strange thing?

And the distance from Serpens... .

'If I could call him by my name comfortably in private, and find out he was doing me a favor, I would be very upset.'

Not Zeon, but Charon, the eldest son of the Rivelon family.

That provision must be due to Charon (29 years old) who has a lot of respect for Serpense (25 years old).

As an assistant to Serpence, there must be a lot of things you want to ask me, but if you increase the number of questions there,

There will also be more anger.

Lastly, I have a lot to say about my calm and dignified attitude, but I won't say it.

Heaven knows my dignity, Earth knows it, Ador knows it, and Serpens knows it well.

Also, please be careful not to cause misunderstandings or look suspicious by making sure the subject and object words are clear when speaking.

You just have to speak plainly.

I thought I was going to say something strange like that, so I took my eyes off Zeon, who was standing in a diagonal direction, and looked at Serpens who was sitting opposite him.

He was nodding his head as if possessed by Zeon's words.

' Yes, the subject part is accepted!'

Let's admit what we have to admit